HC Deb 03 November 1987 vol 121 c632W
39. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has received about the provision of textbooks in maintained secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Buckley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has received about the provision of textbooks in maintained secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

Responses to the Government's consultation exercises have included comments on certain aspects of textbook provision in secondary schools. The provision of books was also discussed when my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science met the Educational Publishers Council on 28 October.